Ellen R AbramsonEllen Abramson is living her "second act." After a 30-year career in fundraising for the University of Michigan and the American Red Cross, Ellen carried out a plan to transition from full-time work for a large institution to a life in which she is i charge of her time and able to focus on what gives her life joy and meaning. To make this possible, Ellen and her husband paid down $93,000 of debt within a five-year period. She and her family live debt-free, empowered by a monthly plan for saving, spending, and giving. Ellen holds a BA from the University of Chicago, and an MSW from the University of Michigan. She is chief executive officer of her family business, and president of a personal finance consulting practice. Read More Read Less